predominant
Holding greatest sway
Predominant describes whatever is most common, influential, or noticeable in a given context.
The predominant color in a painting dominates the composition.
A predominant view is the one most people hold.
The predominant concern is the main worry.
Something predominant doesn't exclude other elements—it simply outweighs them: English is the predominant language in international business.
Commonly occurring, widespread
- prevailingMost common or accepted
- widespreadExisting across many places
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- pervasivePresent throughout, inescapable
ubiquitous · general · extensive · rife · mainstream · customary · established · standard
Exerting strong authority
- controllingExerting authority over others
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- paramountOf supreme significance
- supremeHighest in authority
ascendant · overriding · sovereign · masterful · overbearing · imperious · decisive · potent
Having considerable effect
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
- principalChief school administrator
- chiefTop-ranking leader
- primaryChief in importance
central · main · major · key · pivotal · guiding · driving · determinant
Superior to all others
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
prominent · notable · celebrated · foremost · leading · superior · outstanding · exalted
prevalent
Commonly occurring, widespread
- prevailingMost common or accepted
- widespreadExisting across many places
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
pervasive · ubiquitous · general · extensive · rife · mainstream · customary · established · standard · typical
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- controllingExerting authority over others
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- paramountOf supreme significance
supreme · ascendant · overriding · sovereign · masterful · overbearing · imperious · decisive · potent · powerful
influential
Having considerable effect
primary · central · main · major · key · pivotal · guiding · driving · determinant · significant
preeminent
Superior to all others
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
renowned · prominent · notable · celebrated · foremost · leading · superior · outstanding · exalted · peerless
predominantsubordinate
One lower in rank
secondary · minor · inferior · subsidiary · subservient
predominantinsignificant
Lacking importance or consequence
unimportant · trivial · negligible · inconsequential · trifling
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